‘‘I Transformed My Upper-Body Strength—And It All Started With A 25-Lb. Bag Of Rice and Reducing Cardio"
Women's Health
February 24, 2026
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Pilar Lewis shares her journey of transforming her upper-body strength through unconventional methods during the COVID-19 pandemic. After being introduced to strength training in college for lacrosse, she initially struggled with basic movements like lifting the barbell. During lockdown, with gyms closed, she used a 25-pound bag of rice as makeshift equipment—stuffing
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Originally published on Women's Health on 2/24/2026